In The Kitchen with Chef Shelly
Sharing my most recent purchases for cooking. Many of you have asked where to get a certain item or a specific product. I have created a list for you and these will have a link to amazon. Bella… Read More
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes Whats new for 2023 After 43 years of working evenings and weekends I will be scaling back on the number of cooking classes that I will offer. My focus this coming year will shift a bit… Read More
Chef Shelly
Let me introduce myself: my name is Shelly Steinhaus I live and work in Arvada Colorado. I have been in the culinary world for sixteen years. For eight of those years I was a restaurant owner an executive… Read More
My Favorite Products
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Bella Greek Culinary Tour June 2023
Villa Lyda Details Inside Villa Lyda Inside: accommodation at Lyda is spread over a main house with two independent apartments and two guesthouses. The entrance of the main house’s ground floor apartment opens into a generously proportioned living… Read More
Zucchini Flan With Parmesan Cream
This deliciousness was created by my recent travels to Puglia. The Italians call this dish sformatino. It is important to bake this dish in a water bath to keep the custard nice and moist. This particular recipe I… Read More
Lavender Panna Cotta
Lavender Panna Cotta, is such a beautiful dessert. This creation was inspired from my travels to Croatia and the Island of Hvar. On Hvar there are just fields and fields of lavender. They serve the most delicious Lavender… Read More
Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon, Is there anything better? I think not. How many things would I add candied bacon to you ask? Deviled Eggs, Salted Caramel, Gelato, BLT Crostini, Hamburger, Salads, Manhattan Cocktail, Shrimp Salad, Caramel Corn and the list… Read More
Goat Cheese & Cherry Bruschetta
Fresh cherries are one of my favorites, and I love goat cheese, this with a rosemary infused honey OMG delish!
Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta
Shrimp lovers…. I have a great appetizer recipe coming your way for Memorial weekend. The flavors are smokin hot and its super easy. All you need to do is make an herbed mascarpone, grill some baguette or ciabatta,… Read More
Sicilian Pasta Scannaturi
Sicilian Pasta Scannaturi, the art of eating hand made pasta off a wooden board. Yes this is an art. The first time I had the please to experience this tradition was in Sicily with one of my dearest… Read More
Kamayan Feast
KAMAYAN FEAST – KAMAYAN TABLE – BOODLE FIGHTS While most Filipinos today eat using a spoon and fork, the traditional way of eating is kamayan, or “with hands.” Kamayan was the customary way of eating in the Philippines prior… Read More